by JoniS | Feb 12, 2019 | Family Health
February is National Heart Month. Whoever decided that, must have looked at the calendar and saw that February 14th is Valentine’s Day. There are a lot of hearts seen during February when a family goes shopping, eats heart-shaped chocolate, and opens valentines that...
by JoniS | Feb 4, 2019 | Family Health
I am reading a book called Integrative Pediatrics, Edited by Timothy P. Culbert and Karen Olness. I was fascinated to read the contributor’s thoughts about the foundations of integrated pediatric care, specific therapeutic approaches, clinical applications, and...
by JoniS | Dec 24, 2018 | Family Health
Respiratory illness is common, especially in the winter. Winter has officially arrived, and the cold and flu season came with it. The number of people suffering from upper respiratory illnesses have increased, and people are looking for help in getting over it....
by JoniS | Nov 12, 2018 | Family Health
A baby with a diaper rash can be miserable. The pain can be caused by the lack of air and light to the bottom because of wearing a diaper for many hours each day. To make matters worse, disposable diapers are made of materials that absorb urine so well it is difficult...
by JoniS | Oct 1, 2018 | Family Health
Fevers are not uncommon in the life of a family with young children. They occur in any season of the year. New moms are often unsure how to handle fevers the first time their baby gets one. Should they go to the doctor? Should they ride it out and see how long it...
by JoniS | Aug 20, 2018 | Family Health
Herbal medicine includes the use of essential oils. Essential oils (EOs) are often made from herbs by a steam distillation process. The herbal material is boiled and condensed with water in a container. The resulting oil can be decanted from the water because oil and...
